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OlliW: /* Will my motors work with my STorM32 board? */

2025-07-15T05:54:04Z

Will my motors work with my STorM32 board?

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	'''''v1.31/v1.32 board:''''' As it uses the same motor driver as the "original" 32-bit AlexMos/BaseCam gimbal controller board, it can be assumed that it works also for all motors/setups for which the BaseCam board works.		'''''v1.31/v1.32 board:''''' As it uses the same motor driver as the "original" 32-bit AlexMos/BaseCam gimbal controller board, it can be assumed that it works also for all motors/setups for which the BaseCam board works.

	'''''v3.3 ~~board~~:''''' ~~This~~ board ~~has~~ no motor drivers on-board. It thus ~~requires~~ three additional NT motor modules for operation.		'''''v3.3, v6.2 boards:''''' Thess board have no motor drivers on-board. They thus require three additional NT motor modules for operation.

	==== Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? ====		==== Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? ====

OlliW: /* What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? */

2025-07-15T05:53:09Z

What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board?

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	==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====		==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====

	On the v1.3x STorM32 boards, the connectors for the NT bus, or an I2C-based 2nd MPU module, are [//www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Molex Picoblade] types with 1.25 mm pitch (they are also commonly referred to as micro JST 1.25 mm). The connectors on the v3.3 STorM32 ~~board~~ are [//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch, often called JST 1.0.		On the v1.3x STorM32 boards, the connectors for the NT bus, or an I2C-based 2nd MPU module, are [//www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Molex Picoblade] types with 1.25 mm pitch (they are also commonly referred to as micro JST 1.25 mm). The connectors on the v3.3/v4.1/v6.2 STorM32 boards are [//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch, often called JST 1.0.

	The plugs on the NT modules depend on the manufacturer. The NT "standard" uses [//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch (JST 1.0).		The plugs on the NT modules depend on the manufacturer. The NT "standard" uses [//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch (JST 1.0).

OlliW: /* Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board? */

2025-07-15T05:52:35Z

Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board?

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	==== Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board? ====		==== Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board? ====

	The camera IMU must be a NT IMU module, ~~with its ID solder bridge open~~. The 2nd IMU can be the on-board IMU if the board has one, a further NT IMU module configured as IMU2.		The camera IMU must be a NT IMU module, which is configured to IMU1. The 2nd IMU can be either the on-board IMU if the board has one, or a further NT IMU module configured as IMU2.

	When using a v1.3x STorM32 board, these comments on the supply voltage are important:		When using a v1.3x STorM32 board, these comments on the supply voltage are important (does not aplly to v3.3/v4.1/v6.2 boards):
	* The v1.3x STorM32 boards only provide 3.3 V, e.g., at their I2C (= NT bus) port. The NT modules have however a 3.3 V voltage regulator on board, which means that they should be supplied with voltages larger than 3.3 V. Powering the NT modules with 3.3 V is thus not ideal. However, so far no issues have been reported with doing so.		* The v1.3x STorM32 boards only provide 3.3 V, e.g., at their I2C (= NT bus) port. The NT modules have however a 3.3 V voltage regulator on board, which means that they should be supplied with voltages larger than 3.3 V. Powering the NT modules with 3.3 V is thus not ideal. However, so far no issues have been reported with doing so.
	* A more serious concern is the current draw. The v1.3x STorM32 board's 3.3 V voltage cannot provide much current, which can especially be an issue when several NT modules need to be powered. In that case it is best to use an extra 5 V BEC for powering e.g. all NT modules. This issue is most prevalent for v1.31 boards (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards:GLB STorM32 v1.31]]).		* A more serious concern is the current draw. The v1.3x STorM32 board's 3.3 V voltage cannot provide much current, which can especially be an issue when several NT modules need to be powered. In that case it is best to use an extra 5 V BEC for powering e.g. all NT modules. This issue is most prevalent for v1.31 boards (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards:GLB STorM32 v1.31]]).

OlliW: /* What are the differences between the STorM32 boards? */

2025-07-15T05:50:28Z

What are the differences between the STorM32 boards?

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	==== What are the differences between the STorM32 boards? ====		==== What are the differences between the STorM32 boards? ====

	For a comparison of v1.3 and v1.31 boards see this post on rcgroups: [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30438164&postcount=2949 #2949]. The v1.1 is essentially identical to the v1.3 board, except of some minor details. The v3.3 ~~board is~~ the next generation StorM32 ~~board~~ and is dedicated to full NT and to T-STorM32 setups. ~~It is~~ small, ~~has~~ a voltage regulator on board, but ~~has~~ no motor drivers.		For a comparison of v1.3 and v1.31 boards see this post on rcgroups: [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30438164&postcount=2949 #2949]. The v1.1 is essentially identical to the v1.3 board, except of some minor details. The v3.3, v4.1, and v6.2 boards are the next generation StorM32 boards and are dedicated to full NT and to T-STorM32 setups. They are small, have a voltage switching regulator on board, but the v3.3 and v6.2 boards have no motor drivers (se additional NT Motoe modules need to be used).

	For more info on the technical details of the boards see [[Boards]].		For more info on the technical details of the boards see [[Boards]].

OlliW at 05:52, 5 January 2024

2024-01-05T05:52:11Z

OlliW at 22:47, 25 November 2019

2019-11-25T22:47:09Z

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	The camera IMU must be a NT IMU module, with its ID solder bridge open. The 2nd IMU can be the on-board IMU if the board has one, a further NT IMU module configured as IMU2.		The camera IMU must be a NT IMU module, with its ID solder bridge open. The 2nd IMU can be the on-board IMU if the board has one, a further NT IMU module configured as IMU2.

	When using a v1.x STorM32 board, these comments on the supply voltage are important:		When using a v1.3x STorM32 board, these comments on the supply voltage are important:
	* The v1.x STorM32 boards only provide 3.3 V, e.g., at their I2C (= NT bus) port. The NT modules have however a 3.3 V voltage regulator on board, which means that they should be supplied with voltages larger than 3.3 V. Powering the NT modules with 3.3 V is thus not ideal. However, so far no issues have been reported with doing so.		* The v1.3x STorM32 boards only provide 3.3 V, e.g., at their I2C (= NT bus) port. The NT modules have however a 3.3 V voltage regulator on board, which means that they should be supplied with voltages larger than 3.3 V. Powering the NT modules with 3.3 V is thus not ideal. However, so far no issues have been reported with doing so.
	* A more serious concern is the current draw. The v1.x STorM32 board's 3.3 V voltage cannot provide much current, which can especially be an issue when several NT modules need to be powered. In that case it is best to use an extra 5 V BEC for powering e.g. all NT modules. This issue is most prevalent for v1.31 boards (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards:GLB STorM32 v1.31]]).		* A more serious concern is the current draw. The v1.3x STorM32 board's 3.3 V voltage cannot provide much current, which can especially be an issue when several NT modules need to be powered. In that case it is best to use an extra 5 V BEC for powering e.g. all NT modules. This issue is most prevalent for v1.31 boards (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards:GLB STorM32 v1.31]]).

	==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====		==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====

	On the v1.x STorM32 boards, the connectors for the NT bus, or an I2C-based 2nd MPU module, are [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Molex Picoblade] types with 1.25 mm pitch (they are also commonly referred to as micro JST 1.25 mm). The connectors on the v3.3 STorM32 board are [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch, often called JST 1.0.		On the v1.3x STorM32 boards, the connectors for the NT bus, or an I2C-based 2nd MPU module, are [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Molex Picoblade] types with 1.25 mm pitch (they are also commonly referred to as micro JST 1.25 mm). The connectors on the v3.3 STorM32 board are [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch, often called JST 1.0.

	The plugs on the NT modules depend on the manufacturer. The NT "standard" uses [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch (JST 1.0).		The plugs on the NT modules depend on the manufacturer. The NT "standard" uses [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch (JST 1.0).
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	==== Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? ====		==== Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? ====

	The v3.3 board has a CP2012n US-TTL adapter on board. So, the following is mostly relevant to v1.x boards.		The v3.3 board has a CP2012n US-TTL adapter on board. So, the following is mostly relevant to v1.3x boards.

	The situation with the USB-TTL adapters is a bit delicate, because of the number of types around, and because improper wording has become customary. For instance, "FTDI adapter", "serial adapter", "TTL adapter", "RS232 adapter", and so on, may or may not mean one and the same thing. So, first some explanations (or skip to the end for the conclusions). Two points need to be realized:		The situation with the USB-TTL adapters is a bit delicate, because of the number of types around, and because improper wording has become customary. For instance, "FTDI adapter", "serial adapter", "TTL adapter", "RS232 adapter", and so on, may or may not mean one and the same thing. So, first some explanations (or skip to the end for the conclusions). Two points need to be realized:

OlliW: /* How to enter precise parameter values? */

2019-06-23T06:02:18Z

How to enter precise parameter values?

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	==== How to enter precise parameter values? ====		==== How to enter precise parameter values? ====

	The o323BGCTool GUI doesn't allow to enter values in the text fields directly. ~~The~~ sliders can be moved using the mouse, or via the up/down keys when selected. The later allows precise adjustment of the values.		The o323BGCTool GUI doesn't allow to enter values in the text fields directly. However, the sliders can be moved using the mouse, or via the up/down keys when selected. The later allows precise adjustment of the values.

	==== Which drivers are needed for the USB? ====		==== Which drivers are needed for the USB? ====

OlliW: /* What about the magnetometer support? */

2019-06-23T06:01:49Z

What about the magnetometer support?

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	==== What about the magnetometer support? ====		==== What about the magnetometer support? ====

	A magnetometer is not ~~yet~~ supported~~: http://www~~.~~rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29756073&postcount=2062~~		A magnetometer is not supported.
	~~If a mag-imu is connected as main imu on the camera, mag will not be detected:~~
	~~v... v0.51~~
	~~s... ok~~
	~~IMU is PRESENT @ LOW ADR~~
	~~IMU2 is PRESENT @ LOW ADR = external IMU~~
	~~MAG is not available~~
	~~STATE is NORMAL~~

	== Software and GUI ==		== Software and GUI ==

OlliW: /* Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? */

2019-06-23T06:01:15Z

Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?

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	==== Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? ====		==== Which USB-TTL adapter should I use? ====

			The v3.3 board has a CP2012n US-TTL adapter on board. So, the following is mostly relevant to v1.x boards.

	The situation with the USB-TTL adapters is a bit delicate, because of the number of types around, and because improper wording has become customary. For instance, "FTDI adapter", "serial adapter", "TTL adapter", "RS232 adapter", and so on, may or may not mean one and the same thing. So, first some explanations (or skip to the end for the conclusions). Two points need to be realized:		The situation with the USB-TTL adapters is a bit delicate, because of the number of types around, and because improper wording has become customary. For instance, "FTDI adapter", "serial adapter", "TTL adapter", "RS232 adapter", and so on, may or may not mean one and the same thing. So, first some explanations (or skip to the end for the conclusions). Two points need to be realized:

OlliW: /* Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board? */

2019-06-23T05:59:23Z

Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board?

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	==== Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board? ====		==== Which IMU modules work with the STorM32 board? ====

	The camera IMU must be a NT IMU module, with its ID solder bridge open. ~~For the v1.x STorM32 boards, the~~ 2nd IMU can be ~~either~~ a further NT IMU module ~~or an external I2C-based MPU module~~.		The camera IMU must be a NT IMU module, with its ID solder bridge open. The 2nd IMU can be the on-board IMU if the board has one, a further NT IMU module configured as IMU2.

	When using a v1.x STorM32 board, these comments on the supply voltage are important:		When using a v1.x STorM32 board, these comments on the supply voltage are important:
	* The v1.x STorM32 boards ~~work internally with a voltage of~~ 3.3 V. ~~Accordingly~~, ~~they also provide only 3.3 V~~ at their I2C (= NT bus) ~~and I2C#2 ports, to which the external modules and breakout boards are connected to~~. The NT modules ~~(as well as the I2C-based MPU modules)~~ have however a 3.3 V voltage regulator on board, which means that they should be supplied with voltages larger than 3.3 V. ~~Technically, powering~~ the NT modules with 3.3 V is thus not ideal, ~~but~~ so far no issues have been reported with doing so.		* The v1.x STorM32 boards only provide 3.3 V, e.g., at their I2C (= NT bus) port. The NT modules have however a 3.3 V voltage regulator on board, which means that they should be supplied with voltages larger than 3.3 V. Powering the NT modules with 3.3 V is thus not ideal. However, so far no issues have been reported with doing so.
	* A more serious concern is the current draw. The v1.x STorM32 ~~boards~~ 3.3 V voltage cannot provide much current, which can especially be an issue when several NT modules need to be powered. In that case it is best to use an extra 5 V BEC for powering e.g. all NT modules. This issue is most prevalent for v1.31 boards (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards:GLB STorM32 v1.31]]).		* A more serious concern is the current draw. The v1.x STorM32 board's 3.3 V voltage cannot provide much current, which can especially be an issue when several NT modules need to be powered. In that case it is best to use an extra 5 V BEC for powering e.g. all NT modules. This issue is most prevalent for v1.31 boards (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards:GLB STorM32 v1.31]]).

	==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====		==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====

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	==== What are the differences between the STorM32 boards? ====		==== What are the differences between the STorM32 boards? ====

	For a comparison of v1.3 and v1.31 boards see this post on rcgroups: [~~http:~~//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30438164&postcount=2949 #2949]. The v1.1 is essentially identical to the v1.3 board, except of some minor details. The v3.3 board is the next generation StorM32 board and is dedicated to full NT and to T-STorM32 setups. It is small, has a voltage regulator on board, but has no motor drivers.		For a comparison of v1.3 and v1.31 boards see this post on rcgroups: [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30438164&postcount=2949 #2949]. The v1.1 is essentially identical to the v1.3 board, except of some minor details. The v3.3 board is the next generation StorM32 board and is dedicated to full NT and to T-STorM32 setups. It is small, has a voltage regulator on board, but has no motor drivers.

	For more info on the technical details of the boards see [[Boards]].		For more info on the technical details of the boards see [[Boards]].
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	==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====		==== What connectors are used for connecting NT or MPU modules to the board? ====

	On the v1.3x STorM32 boards, the connectors for the NT bus, or an I2C-based 2nd MPU module, are [~~http:~~//www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Molex Picoblade] types with 1.25 mm pitch (they are also commonly referred to as micro JST 1.25 mm). The connectors on the v3.3 STorM32 board are [~~http:~~//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch, often called JST 1.0.		On the v1.3x STorM32 boards, the connectors for the NT bus, or an I2C-based 2nd MPU module, are [//www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Molex Picoblade] types with 1.25 mm pitch (they are also commonly referred to as micro JST 1.25 mm). The connectors on the v3.3 STorM32 board are [//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch, often called JST 1.0.

	The plugs on the NT modules depend on the manufacturer. The NT "standard" uses [~~http:~~//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch (JST 1.0).		The plugs on the NT modules depend on the manufacturer. The NT "standard" uses [//www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connectors with 1.0 mm pitch (JST 1.0).

	For a comparison of various connectors see [~~http:~~//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1493712 here].		For a comparison of various connectors see [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1493712 here].

	==== Will my motors work with my STorM32 board? ====		==== Will my motors work with my STorM32 board? ====
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	Even after more of a year that this project is running, the question which motors will work with which boards is still not fully clear. Especially for larger motors essentially no reports or tests exist. The v1.1/v1.2/v1.3 type of boards, which use TC4452 motor drivers, need to be distinguished from the v1.31 board, which uses DRV8313 drivers:		Even after more of a year that this project is running, the question which motors will work with which boards is still not fully clear. Especially for larger motors essentially no reports or tests exist. The v1.1/v1.2/v1.3 type of boards, which use TC4452 motor drivers, need to be distinguished from the v1.31 board, which uses DRV8313 drivers:

	'''''v1.1/v1.2/v1.3 boards:''''' Motors with resistances of 12 Ohm or larger have been tested to be well handled at 4S, motors with 10 Ohm may be handled with care; for the latest summary see [~~http:~~//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30564101&postcount=3166 here] (for details see also [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2055844&page=2&pp=50#post27515444 here], [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2055844&page=15&pp=50#post28578479 here], [~~http:~~//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28825482&postcount=947 here] and [~~http:~~//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28852888&postcount=953 here])''.		'''''v1.1/v1.2/v1.3 boards:''''' Motors with resistances of 12 Ohm or larger have been tested to be well handled at 4S, motors with 10 Ohm may be handled with care; for the latest summary see [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30564101&postcount=3166 here] (for details see also [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2055844&page=2&pp=50#post27515444 here], [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2055844&page=15&pp=50#post28578479 here], [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28825482&postcount=947 here] and [//www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28852888&postcount=953 here])''.

	'''''v1.31/v1.32 board:''''' As it uses the same motor driver as the "original" 32-bit AlexMos/BaseCam gimbal controller board, it can be assumed that it works also for all motors/setups for which the BaseCam board works.		'''''v1.31/v1.32 board:''''' As it uses the same motor driver as the "original" 32-bit AlexMos/BaseCam gimbal controller board, it can be assumed that it works also for all motors/setups for which the BaseCam board works.
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	==== Which drivers are needed for the USB? ====		==== Which drivers are needed for the USB? ====

	On Win7 the driver is usually installed automatically. This may take some minutes, be patient! It is important to wait until Win7 has finished the install before doing anything else. The correct Virtual Com Port (VCP) driver, usable also for WinXP and Win8/8.1, can be obtained from the [~~http:~~//www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF257938 STM download page]. {{COMMENT\| It is crucial to follow the instructions in the readme.txt file, otherwise it won't work!}}.		On Win7 the driver is usually installed automatically. This may take some minutes, be patient! It is important to wait until Win7 has finished the install before doing anything else. The correct Virtual Com Port (VCP) driver, usable also for WinXP and Win8/8.1, can be obtained from the [//www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF257938 STM download page]. {{COMMENT\| It is crucial to follow the instructions in the readme.txt file, otherwise it won't work!}}.

	==== Storing the parameter values to the EEPROM doesn't seem to work ====		==== Storing the parameter values to the EEPROM doesn't seem to work ====